Injured UH QB recruit says he’ll be cleared to play by June

Butler (Kan.) Community College quarterback Billy Cosh, who is recovering from surgery for a torn knee ligament, said Monday he’s expected to be cleared for football-related drills by June 1.

Based on that timetable, Cosh, a University of Houston commitment, could be ready to join the competition for the starting quarterback job in summer camp in August.

“I’m making pretty big strides,” Cosh said. “I’m excited.”

Cosh has been rehabbing the injury in Tampa, Fla., to be closer to his family. He’s also taking online courses. The original plan was to enroll at UH for the spring semester, but that was derailed by surgery and rehab.

Since undergoing surgery on his left knee in late December, Cosh has been throwing the ball and jogging in a pool. He hopes to begin running on a treadmill later this week.

“I’m just trying to find ways to get better,” Cosh said. “It’s kind of tough not being (at school) but I’m finding ways to get better so I’m ready to roll when summertime comes around.”

Cosh played with the torn ACL for the final three games of last season. He threw for 2,856 yards and 25 touchdowns and nine interceptions as Butler went 11-1, the only loss to Iowa Western Community College in the NJCAA championship game.